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Will Mathieson replied to a thread 1820p 1st Life Guards Troopers Sword in Antique & Military Sword Forum

Ben I'm glad you saw the painting. I find period illustrations accurate compared to later ones though they may be old but do not date to the time...

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01-14-2020, 09:23 AM

Will Mathieson replied to a thread 19th century Bowie, dirk, cut down sword in Antique & Military Sword Forum

Odd that the grinding marks on the blade next to the tang were not removed. It would be interesting to see how the tang is attached to the blade....

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01-12-2020, 11:28 AM

Will Mathieson replied to a thread Revolutionary Sabre de Cavalerie An IV for inspection. in Antique & Military Sword Forum

Dirk these early swords were used and original wire is mostly found on pristine examples that may not have been in battle or used for anything but...

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01-12-2020, 07:21 AM

Will Mathieson replied to a thread French revolutionary sabre: from which metal could this hilt wiring have been made? in Antique & Military Sword Forum

Grip wire on swords that were used and of great age tend to show a good deal of loss. Sometimes the wire under the pommel remains. The second photo...

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01-12-2020, 07:14 AM

Will Mathieson replied to a thread Revolutionary Sabre de Cavalerie An IV for inspection. in Antique & Military Sword Forum

I would think you would have to authenticate the grip wire on the swords in these photos. Leather and wood shrinks with age, wire does not, and the...

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01-12-2020, 06:01 AM

Will Mathieson replied to a thread French revolutionary sabre: from which metal could this hilt wiring have been made? in Antique & Military Sword Forum

With some grip covering loss the wire is too snug to the grip to be original and I believe it's wire added at a much later date. Typically the French...

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01-11-2020, 04:20 PM

Will Mathieson replied to a thread French revolutionary sabre: from which metal could this hilt wiring have been made? in Antique & Military Sword Forum

I believe the wire could be a later replacement.

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01-11-2020, 04:16 PM

Will Mathieson replied to a thread Bodley & Etty 1840 1857 Lombard St, London in Antique & Military Sword Forum

This sword is not a Henry Wilkinson sword. Interesting there is no proof disc but a "W" is etched in its place. I would date the sword between...

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01-10-2020, 08:48 AM

Will Mathieson replied to a thread British Sword.. in Antique & Military Sword Forum

Max I don't believe Horster and other Solingen makers sold just blades in the 20th century though they did much earlier. What makes you think this...

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01-10-2020, 03:32 AM

Will Mathieson replied to a thread Help please in Antique & Military Sword Forum

The author is deceased and there is no news of releasing further volumes.

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01-09-2020, 04:00 PM

Will Mathieson replied to a thread British Sword.. in Antique & Military Sword Forum

I've seen Horster 1897p swords used in the Canadian Army, as officers rarely purchase their own swords these days the swords are issued out for...

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01-06-2020, 07:09 AM

Will Mathieson replied to a thread Rare Georgian Sword Knot in Antique & Military Sword Forum

Gold and crimson. Made out of the fine metal fabric, not the newer nylon stuff.

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01-06-2020, 04:15 AM

Will Mathieson replied to a thread Rare Georgian Sword Knot in Antique & Military Sword Forum

Referring to Robsons the knot fits several descriptions from HHC to HC and foot guards, infantry. Unfortunately there is not a good source to narrow...

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01-05-2020, 03:06 PM

Will Mathieson replied to a thread Rare Georgian Sword Knot in Antique & Military Sword Forum

Ben the knot is British

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01-05-2020, 09:52 AM

Will Mathieson replied to a thread Rare Georgian Sword Knot in Antique & Military Sword Forum

I don't think the price is too high. The know would complete a valuable sword as it would appear in its time. I have a similar Victorian knot that...

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01-01-2020, 05:45 PM

Will Mathieson replied to a thread British Pattern 1895 Infantry Officer Sword in Antique & Military Sword Forum

cleaned up and minor squiggles removed, couldn't find any whiteout. Now looks more like a ? WW. Letters appear to be growing ferns.

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01-01-2020, 05:05 PM

Will Mathieson replied to a thread British Pattern 1895 Infantry Officer Sword in Antique & Military Sword Forum

LTVW working on a photo of the initials to clarify.

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01-01-2020, 10:05 AM

Will Mathieson replied to a thread British Pattern 1895 Infantry Officer Sword in Antique & Military Sword Forum

The first initial looks like an S but could be T or F. A high resolution photo you can then remove the cracking appearance and small swirls that do...

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01-01-2020, 10:01 AM

Will Mathieson replied to a thread British Pattern 1895 Infantry Officer Sword in Antique & Military Sword Forum

I doubt it was re hilted but more on the lines of refurbished. The blade is 1892 or later and most likely 1895/96 and a short window for commission. ...

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01-01-2020, 09:49 AM

Will Mathieson replied to a thread 1822 infantry patent hilt - numbered Wilkinson in Antique & Military Sword Forum

Practice on a beater first. The brass can be brittle and crack more than what it is when returning it to shape. The bars can be tricky and you don't...

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01-01-2020, 09:00 AM

Will Mathieson replied to a thread British Pattern 1895 Infantry Officer Sword in Antique & Military Sword Forum

The blade is the 1892p so it would date between 1895-1897. The scabbard is incorrect for this pattern, field officers no longer used brass scabbards...

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01-01-2020, 08:50 AM

Will Mathieson replied to a thread 1822 infantry patent hilt - numbered Wilkinson in Antique & Military Sword Forum

Ammonia mixed with water and a small nylon brush will clean up the grip nicely. Rinse with water as it won't hurt the sword and removes any remaining...

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12-30-2019, 08:39 AM

Will Mathieson replied to a thread AN XIII Prussian Capture and Use in Antique & Military Sword Forum

Dale interesting that the grip wire is a smaller gauge and silver than the usual thicker brass wire.

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12-29-2019, 02:51 PM

Will Mathieson replied to a thread Your Best Sword of 2019 in Antique & Military Sword Forum

Excellent find Greg, Canadian swords with provenance are few and far between.

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12-29-2019, 01:23 PM

Will Mathieson replied to a thread Q.O.C.H. P'85 Cavalry Trooper's Sword in Antique & Military Sword Forum

I believe Martyn got it wrong because he sourced the sword in the UK. When Canadians went to the UK to train before fighting in WW1 they traded in...

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12-29-2019, 11:01 AM

Will Mathieson replied to a thread Q.O.C.H. P'85 Cavalry Trooper's Sword in Antique & Military Sword Forum

Actually this is an 1882P troopers sword originally would have the scabbard with two fixed rings one below the other and not the later opposing fixed...

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12-29-2019, 10:50 AM

Will Mathieson replied to a thread Q.O.C.H. P'85 Cavalry Trooper's Sword in Antique & Military Sword Forum

Highlanders never carried cavalry trooper swords so it's Queen's Own Canadian Hussars. I have not seen this particular sword but I do have a QOCH...

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12-27-2019, 01:11 PM

Will Mathieson replied to a thread Your Best Sword of 2019 in Antique & Military Sword Forum

I'd have to pick this 1770's ish British cavalry sword and the Gordons sword of Major Miller-Wallnutt who was killed at wagon Hill by a boer general.

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12-22-2019, 12:23 PM

Will Mathieson replied to a thread Robert Wilkinson-Latham? in Antique & Military Sword Forum

Richard at Armsresearch.co.uk has the Wilkinson proof page books and can send or email copies of the page including his cover letter with explanation.

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